The Best Cyclamen Care Guide on the Internet

12.02.2024 - 06:47 / balconygardenweb.com / Raul Cornelius

Cyclamen care is not that troublesome if you follow the right set of rules, which we’ll guide you through for the best flowers!

A stunning perennial, this flower has its roots in the Mediterranean Basin, but it is quite common in different parts of the globe, too.

Different species have different blooming times and can span from summer to late winter to early spring – however, in temperate regions, the plant usually flowers in cold weather.

The most effective method to grow these flowers is through division, as most of them fail to root from cuttings and don’t produce seeds, either. 

As the plant remains dormant in summer, it is the best time to propagate it.

Start by taking a healthy plant out of the container and look for plump tubers – if there are small offsets, snip them out using a shear. Ensure that the section you cut has at least one ‘<a href=«https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=» https: target="_blank" rel=«noopener»>growth eye

That’s pretty much it! You’re almost done! Plant the section in a pot filled with a peat-based growing medium. Water well, and place the container where it gets plenty of bright but indirect light.

If you are starting the plant from division, a 6-8-inch pot would be just fine and would support the plant for a few years. If you have got the plant from a garden center, transfer it to a pot that’s one size bigger than what it came in.

Post that, when you see the roots popping out of the topsoil, re-pot the plant into a one-size bigger container than the old one.

Like every flower, this one, too, loves sunlight but not the harsh afternoon exposure, especially if you live in a warmer zone.

Exposing the plant to 3-4 hours of mild morning sun and then plenty of indirect light for the rest